I have been searching for the Demon Emperor... Well, to be precise, what I am looking for is the remnants of the Demon Emperor's soul, to explain the purpose of my existence here.
As long as I can find the Demon Emperor, I can find the world that I once loved, and only on that person can I discover the ultimate secret of this world.
However, I have a premonition that this is likely to be the last great world!
Because in this world, the vast territory is unprecedentedly vast, it is also the first continent I have ever seen.
Thinking about it, I can't help but marvel, especially on the Great Snow Mountain in the north. Even if I am in the Imperial City in the south, I can still see the magnificence and grandeur millions of miles away!!!
Yes, this is why the Imperial City chose to be established in such a place, because from here to the Great Snow Mountain in the northern region, the road is a flat highway, with no obstacles at all.
However...
I don't really like this flat road, after all, that road right in front of me looks like a dead end, no matter how I look at it.
And the true path is usually in the place where people are least likely to discover, that is, the Western Region!
I want to visit the Western Region because it has always been the most dangerous place. There are many hermits and experts there, and there may be some adventures as well.
Originally, I wanted to say goodbye to Senior Sister, but when I thought about Master's instructions before leaving, I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Hmm... If the story progresses as it should, I should leave the Imperial City and head to...
"Head to the Snow Mountain, right?!" Long Ling suddenly interjected, startling me.
"Hey, can you face me in human form?" I said angrily. "When you're in human form, you're quite appealing to men, but if you turn into a golden dragon, it's a bit scary."
"Hehe, so you're easily scared by a dragon," Long Ling taunted me.
"Get it straight, I may like dragons, but I definitely don't like being scared by them," I said fiercely, hoping to strike back at her.
Sure enough, after hearing what I said, Long Ling immediately fell silent.
She should have become disheartened, but that's okay. At least she won't bother me here!
I can't hesitate any longer. While Senior Sister rests at night, I quickly write a letter to temporarily bid her farewell.
"I'm sorry... Senior Sister, I will definitely make it up to you when we reach the Snow Mountain."
After saying this briefly, I set out alone.
It takes about ten days for even a Nine Profound level expert to fly across the Snow Spirit Mountain. If you rely solely on walking, it would probably take at least three months to get out of here. That's why this place is also known as the starting mountain range for cultivators.
Fortunately, with Long Ling's help, it only took me three days to safely pass through this mountain range.
Sigh... But it seems that Senior Sister was unlucky. Although I left a letter saying that I would go ahead, if she takes the main road, without a month's time, she won't be able to reach the foot of the Snow Mountain.
I arrived in Yongqing City on the day the Academy opened, as this year's enrollment competition had officially begun.
The content of the enrollment competition is very simple, it is a comparison of talents.
To see which new student from which college has the strongest actual ability, in order to assign them to different classes accordingly.
And those with higher-level talents as the foundation, like Yuanhui, naturally attracted attention and became the focus of attention for new students.
It is precisely because of my curiosity about this rare conference that I asked Long Ling to bring me here, so that I could witness the magnificent scene firsthand!
At the scene of the competition, the first person I saw was a familiar figure...
Under the stage, there was Lady Wu Tong from last year's new students, who was recognized as the queen. With her golden hair and unconventional beauty, she was also captivated by the presence of Yue Long.
"The fourth match this afternoon is between Princess Wu Lina and the eldest son of the Duke of Dong County, Wu Yuanhui!" The instructor shouted with his almost hoarse voice.
I didn't expect it to be Yuanhui, why would he appear here?!
In the first three rounds of the student competition, everyone could see that Yuanhui's strength was extraordinary, but his opponent was one of the strongest of the Wu family in this generation.
Before they stepped onto the platform, their eyes had already met under the stage.
The opponent, Wu Lina, had a slightly aggressive gaze. Although her lavender hair was enticing to men, Yuanhui was not as ordinary as those vulgar sons under the stage.
When he stepped onto the stage, Yuanhui respectfully saluted his opponent, which even made Wu Lina have some good feelings towards him, but she maintained her dignity as a member of the royal family.
Wu Lina said in a playful tone, "Wild boy, I advise you to give up early, otherwise, don't blame me for not giving you face!"
"Hehe, thank you for Miss Narendhra's kindness." Yuanhui faced Wu Lina's threatening words without getting angry. On the contrary, he retorted, "But my father taught me that the only way to respect an opponent is to face the challenge calmly."
After hearing these words, Wu Lina's nose was crooked with anger, but she didn't say anything more.
Yuanhui, on the other hand, smiled and clasped his hands, saying, "I'll let you make the move."
He stood firmly on the ground, as if his feet were as stable as silver ingots. It seemed that he was going to confront her head-on.
Finally... disregarding the authority of the royal family, what used to be innocent hands turned into the sharp claws of a wild bear, tearing towards Yuanhui's chest, who hadn't yet made a move. It was the reverse-level elementary skill - Windbreak Strike!
The fists, swift as the wind, pounced on the motionless Yuanhui like eagle claws. But in that moment of anxiety for the people under the stage, Yuanhui's body was torn apart!
Seeing this, Wu Lina quickly stopped her attack and showed a shocked expression.
Because she only wanted to teach this kid a lesson, but ended up seriously injuring him...
Wu Lina suddenly realized that she was attacking only Yuanhui's afterimage!
The Yuanhui behind her still smiled and spread his arms, looking ready to accept any attack.
His passive body technique at the reverse-level elementary stage - Phantom Flow Steps.
Wu Tong gritted her teeth and used a combo move, the Fractured World Palm. It seemed that she wanted to restrain Yuanhui with her attack speed.
But he showed no signs of panic at all. At the reverse-level elementary stage - Continuous Heart Slaughter!
Yuanhui, a professor from the Realmless Academy, used his Continuous Heart Slaughter, which mainly relied on spatial power to tear the air apart, thus intimidating his opponent.
Although he could only mobilize a very small amount of spatial power, it was already a monstrous talent. Continuous Heart Slaughter belonged to the Devouring Heart Technique of the Falling Star Sword Art, and using it as a reverse-level internal skill was no easy feat.
A reverse-level pinnacle martial artist who could manipulate spatial power... After being injected with Yuanhui's Continuous Heart Slaughter, Wu Lina found that she couldn't mobilize her spiritual energy or stand up with her own willpower. Her little face turned red with embarrassment.
The Royal Poison King Wu Xiaoren, who was spectating on the stage, couldn't contain his excitement any longer and applauded Yuanhui, saying, "Hahaha, what a talented young man!"
Wu Xiaoren's face turned red with excitement.
"To think that such a freakishly talented individual would appear in a small town on the borders of the Holy God Country, and defeat the four princesses who are considered the cream of the crop among the young generation of our country... Impressive!"
"Thank you, Senior Poison King, for your praise," Yuanhui didn't forget to show his respect to Wu Xiaoren.
"Cough, cough, Sir Poison King..." the examiner coughed twice and reminded the excited Wu Xiaoren, "This is the highest administrative assessment in Imperial City. I hope you won't cause any trouble. Is that clear?"
At this moment, the usually esteemed Poison King had to put aside his pride and act obediently.
Whispers could be heard in the audience, saying that the Poison King was indeed a rough person, with his beard and rough appearance...
"By the way, I have a question," Yuanhui spoke up.
Although the examiner didn't show excitement, he didn't dare to neglect a future talent of the Holy God Country. He said, "Ask whatever you want."
"Well," Yuanhui hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Forgive my presumption, but who is considered the number one among the young generation of the Holy God Country?"
"Huh?" The examiner stared at Yuanhui in surprise and said, "Naturally, the pride of the Holy God Country's young generation is Princess Wutong'er."
Of course, I have heard of Princess Wutong'er, the eldest princess of the Holy God Country, and Princess Wuyunxin, the second princess. Both princesses are exceptional geniuses and have reached the Late Ninth Heart stage, making them unbeatable in their generation.
I never expected to witness such a good show on the day of the competition.
Although Princess Wutong'er is indeed a remarkable talent of her generation, I can sense that Yuanhui has a bit more talent than her. It's just like me - it's all a matter of time and resources!
Both of us come from humble backgrounds, as can be seen from our clothes. We are both simple and unpretentious, so I understand that he and I are both lacking in foundational resources for cultivation, which is why we are currently lower than our peers.
"The competition seems to be getting more interesting. If it weren't for me being just a Reverse Practitioner, I would have joined the high-level practitioners and sparred with them!" I sighed with regret.
The gap between a Reverse Practitioner and a Ninth Heart practitioner is indeed huge. But seeing Yuanhui defeat high-level practitioners at the Ninth Heart stage, it's evident that behind him, there must be either a master guiding him or his talent is simply terrifying.
In comparison, I haven't had as many trials, especially when it comes to sparring with others. I have hardly ever taken the initiative to fight, even with fellow Reverse Practitioners. Some of them have even taught me a lesson.
All of this is because before my master left the mountain, he entrusted me with the advice to avoid unnecessary conflicts with others, especially in front of people from the Holy Emperor's empire. I must not reveal my identity.
I have kept my master's words in my heart, so for now, it's best not to attract attention.
I'm nearing the peak of the Reverse Practitioner stage, just a step away from the Ninth Heart stage...
"They are all truly remarkable geniuses!" I couldn't help but admire.
I couldn't forget today's battle in my heart for a long time. I am now even more interested in fighting against the princesses of the Holy God Country.
If there is an opportunity for a decisive battle in the future, I will definitely give it my all against Yuanhui and the princesses of the Holy God Country... and see who comes out on top!
